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What mechanism can lead to muscle cramps?
What mechanism can lead to muscle cramps?
Which of the following is a common symptom of muscular dystrophies?
Which of the following is a common symptom of muscular dystrophies?
What is the role of dystrophin in muscle contraction?
What is the role of dystrophin in muscle contraction?
Which disorder is genetically transmitted through a recessive gene on the X chromosome?
Which disorder is genetically transmitted through a recessive gene on the X chromosome?
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What is the primary cause of weakness (loss of strength) in muscles due to disuse?
What is the primary cause of weakness (loss of strength) in muscles due to disuse?
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Which condition can lead to rhabdomyolysis and subsequent renal failure?
Which condition can lead to rhabdomyolysis and subsequent renal failure?
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What is the classification of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy based on progression?
What is the classification of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy based on progression?
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'Gower's maneuver', seen in muscular dystrophies, refers to:
'Gower's maneuver', seen in muscular dystrophies, refers to:
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'Polymyositis' involves inflammation of which part of the body?
'Polymyositis' involves inflammation of which part of the body?
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What is the primary cause of fatigue in muscles according to the text?
What is the primary cause of fatigue in muscles according to the text?
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